It's long been rumored that the character of Johnny Fontane in 'The Godfather' was based on this crooner-turned-actor. (Predictably, he was unhappy about the depiction.) Who is he?

Sinatra first gained fame — think Harry Styles but with street cred — as a big band singer with acts such as Tommy Dorsey and Harry James. A series of big screen collaborations with Gene Kelly helped launch Sinatra's acting career, starting with 1945's 'Anchors Aweigh'.

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